US independent Occidental Petroleum has made a hydrocarbon discovery in Abu Dhabi’s Onshore Block 3 that was awarded to the operator in 2019 as a part of the Emirate’s first ever licensing round.
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UAE establishes executive office to combat money laundering and terrorist financing
Hamid Al Zaabi has been officially appointed as the Director-General of the Executive Office of the UAE, which will report directly to the Higher Committee overseeing the UAE’s National AML/CFT …
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UAE: New AI-powered Covid test gives results in 5 minutes
Unlike PCR tests, samples are collected using a nasal swab from just one inch into the nostril on both sides, causing neither discomfort nor pain.
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UAE Tour stage 4: Sam Bennett beats back rivals for inaugural win of 2021
Sam Bennett (Deceuninck-Quick-Step) dashed to his first victory in 2021 in a bunch sprint Wednesday in stage 4 at the UAE Tour. Last year’s green jersey winner at the Tour de France came off a solid …
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Dubai South Properties unveils new 268-unit residential development
Master-developer Dubai South Properties has announced the launch of ‘The Pulse Villas’, which constitutes the second phase of The Pulse development, the heartbeat of Dubai South’s Residential District …
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Now, rent a jetty for your yacht in Dubai for 30 minutes
Owners of yachts and cruise boats in Dubai may now rent the jetties of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for 30 minutes, an hour, or a day from 6am to 11pm.Available at 28 berths across Dubai, …
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UAE Covid: Unvaccinated Sharjah workers to take PCR tests every 2 weeks
Establishments must display stickers to show that the workers have taken the Covid vaccine or have a negative PCR test result.
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National Bonds Expands It Reach in Sharjah’s Sahara Centre
As part of its ongoing expansion plans, National Bonds, the leading Sharia-compliant savings and investment company in the UAE, announced the opening of …
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Abu Dhabi Investment Office forms alliance with Israel tech, investment bodies
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed cooperation agreements with two Israeli bodies, Invest in Israel and the Israel Innovation Authority, to speed up private sector collaborations on …
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You can now bring your pet along to this luxury Abu Dhabi hotel
Yas Island now welcomes four-legged guests… If you’ve been looking for a UAE staycation that truly welcomes the whole family, then it’s time you checked into the pet-friendly W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island.
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UAE to Mars in first 50 years; leaders have grander dreams for next 50
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed made the comments at the end of a two-day ministerial retreat.
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Look: UAE leaders approve projects for next 50 years
The UAE leaders have approved a new edition of the National Agenda to shape the work models and performance of the federal government and ministries. Strategic projects will be launched to boost …
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UAE Jewish community gears up for Purim and 24-hour megillah reading
Purim has poignant relevance for Jews of the Diaspora. At times we hide our identities and at other times we reveal and assert that we are Jewish.” …
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UAE opening field hospitals to boost health sector capacity – report
The United Arab Emirates is opening field hospitals to increase the health sector’s capacity, state news agency WAM reported late on Tuesday.
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Covid: Reach Dubai Metro station 30 mins before departure
The advisory comes in light of precautionary measures being undertaken at the public transport stations to limit the spread of Covid-19.
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Dubai rescues nearly 300 victims of trafficking and abuse
The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) has recently supported 194 and 104 trafficking and other victims of violence and abuse, respectively. Another 69 potential victims of human …
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Workers must go for COVID-19 PCR test every two weeks in Sharjah
Sharjah has issued a circular for workers in the food establishments to get PCR test done every two weeks. The Sharjah City Municipality (SCM) has intensified their inspection visits to food …
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